BC Honor Graduate Brendia King of Colquitt receives congratulations from Regent Doreen Poitevint as Albany State University President Dr. Everette Freeman prepares to greet the honor graduate. Drawing on personal experience as the only child in his family of six siblings ever to attend college, commencement speaker Dr. Everette Freeman inspired Bainbridge College (BC) graduates, encouraging them not to let fear in the face of hardship stop them in their tracks. He spoke to the college's largest graduating class. A record 296 students were awarded 319 degrees and certificates (some receiving more than one) at the 2009 graduation ceremony. Among them were students from the Miller County area who are listed here alphabetically by degrees or certificate areas. Honors indicates a person who graduated with honors.

Associate of Arts Degree

Elrica La'Shun Burr, April Butler, Walter Jeffery Dancer, Lonnie Scott DePriest, Rebecca D. Holton-Teague, Lynly Rose Joiner, Brendia "Crystal" King (Honors), Ivey Renee McLendon, Cecilia Brooke Messer, Dana Gayle Newsome, Kristy Alisha Perkins, Sherita Perkins, Kathgret Rentz (Honors) and Felicia W. Shephard, all of Colquitt.

Associate of Science (Nursing)

Degree

Justin M. "Mikey" Alday and Benedict James San Jose Malinao of Colquitt.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Mattie L. Bell, James E. Cook, Brian Hoyt Donley, Joyce Elaine Grant, Ferrell Christopher Keaton (Honors), all of Colquitt.

Certificates

Applied Marketing and Management: Joyce Shaw Douglas. Electrical/ Electronic Maintenance: James E. Cook and Bobby W. Sanders. Licensed Practical Nursing: Jamie Todd Merritt, Sabrina Alexis Nelson and Laura Worthy. Medical Office Technology : LaKeshia Allen (Honors).